The FSW program is a process for obtaining Permanent Residency in Canada. FSW is the longest standing economic-based Permanent Residency program in Canada.
Interestingly, language proficiency is weighted as the most preponderant category in the FSW program, followed by education, arranged employment, age and adaptability.
Spouses and children (dependents under the age of 22) are eligible for permanent residence under the same application and are not required to qualify independently of the principal applicant.
FSW works on a point system with the minimum requirement of 67 points out of a possible 100 to qualify. There are 6 evaluation parameters to gain points:
Spouses and children (dependents under the age of 22) are eligible for permanent residence under the same application and are not required to qualify independently of the principal applicant.
This is a brief summary intended for information purposes only. It is not a legal advice. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. Please consult with an experienced immigration consultant before submitting a visa application.